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Open Makers

Open Makers highlights the people behind the products, tools, and services shaping the open web. From developers and designers to entrepreneurs and community leaders, we dive into the real stories of what it takes to make and ship meaningful work. Guests share their insights on building with open source, navigating challenges, and finding opportunities in today’s digital landscape. Whether you’re crafting code, running a business, or exploring new ideas, Open Makers offers lessons and inspiration from those who’ve been there. Part of the Open Channels FM Network.

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Latest episode

Jun 30, 2026

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Episodes

A 3m x 3m Grid Planet Wide Geocoding System 26.09.2023

what3words, a unique geocoding system that represents any location on our planet, divided into 3 x 3 meter grid, and identified by three words.

Accessibility, Diversity, Community, WooSesh and More 22.09.2023

This week, diversity at WP Accessibility Day, WooSesh, Cart and Checkout Blocks and more WordPress and WooCommerce community.

From Optimization to Enterprise Wins: The Modern Agency Playbook 21.09.2023

Zach and Josh from Big Red Jelly share insights on agency growth and enterprise as a digital agency.

Elevating the Entrepreneurial Spirit With WooCommerce 19.09.2023

Colin, co-founder of FooSales and FooEvents, walks us through the product journey with his WordPress and WooCommerce plugins.

AI Plus WordPress Plus WooCommerce: Trends, Tools & Transformations 18.09.2023

Bud Kraus and Mark Westguard chat with Alain Schlesser about his story, and a look at AI, from coding to ecommerce to the ethics.

Learning in Motion: How Practice Fuels Improvement 14.09.2023

Backend WordPress and WooCommerce developer, Artemy Kaydash, shares his dev story and the importance of always learning.

La Comunidad de WordPress en Español / WordPress Community in Spanish 13.09.2023

Únete a Juan Hernando, Ericka Barboza y Javier Casares en una animada conversación sobre la comunidad de WordPress en España y Latinoamérica.

A WordCamp US 2023 Recap 12.09.2023

Our final recap of WordCamp US with Topher DeRosia, Raquel Manriquez and Cory Miller

WordCamp US Revisited: Trends, Learnings and Community Reflections 12.09.2023

Reflections and highlights of WordCamp US 2023 from Matt Medeiros, Seth Goldstein, Shambi Broome, Bud Kraus, Jeremy Freemont, Mike Demo, Patrick Rauland and Katie Keith

Wearing Both Attendee and Sponsor Hats at WordCamp US 11.09.2023

Adam joins me for a candid conversation about WCUS and some reflections from being both an attendee and a sponsor.

WP Includes, WP for Enterprise, Swag and Avalara Next 08.09.2023

In WooBits this week, recapping WCUS, launch of WP Includes, WordPress for Enterprise, future of swag and Avalara Next virtual event.

AI & Remote Work: Powering WooCommerce Agencies 07.09.2023

From tools they use, a bit of AI, remote work and lots of insights into their teams and their companies.

Live from WordCamp US 2023 06.09.2023

It's filled with laughs, insights and simply good times when co-hosts Robbie and Robert take over the mics at WCUS 2023.

WordCamp US, the First Recap 05.09.2023

BobWP and some attendees share a few highlights of WordCamp US 2023 as well as some WordPress origin stories.

What Was Your Takeaway from WordCamp US? 30.08.2023

For an upcoming show, tell us what your takeaway was from WordCamp US or why did you attend Contributor Day.

WordPress Page Builder Summit Review: Highlights and Insights 22.08.2023

We chat about the Page Builder Summit, how it started, what it takes to run the summit and what you can expect in September.

The WooCommerce Agency Transformation: Lessons in Growth and Change 17.08.2023

Jonny Martin from Built Mighty joins Robert, Robert and Mary Voelker from WooCommerce in this Woo AgencyChat.

More WordCamp US Speakers Tips and Teasers 16.08.2023

Listen to Courtney Patubo Kranzke, Sean Blakely, Jonathan Desrosiers, Sumner Davenport and Destiny Kanno.

WordCamp US Speakers Tips and Teasers 16.08.2023

Here tips and teasers from George Woodard, Danielle Zacaro, Hari Shanker, Aid Correa-Jackson, Ryan Smith and Shambi Broome

WordPress Community Uncovered: Passion, Contributions & Growth 15.08.2023

From his earlier experiences to an active WordPress community member, Jorge shares his journey and building products for WooCommerce.

All Things WordCamp US 2023 11.08.2023

Join us as we chat with three of the lead organizers from the team of volunteers to learn about WordCamp US 2023 in National Harbor, Maryland

Разговор са Вордпрес заједницом Србије / The Serbia WordPress Community 10.08.2023

Данас имамо епизоду српске ВордПресс заједнице, за српску ВордПресс заједницу.

Utilizing Machine Translation for Website Translations in 150 Languages 08.08.2023

Thomas Fanchin, Weglot's partnership manager, discusses their involvement in WordPress, partnerships, and community engagement.

High‑Performance WordPress: Scaling Without Sacrificing Speed 03.08.2023

Zach and Carl are joined by Justin Mazzi from A2 Hosting to chat about all things hosting, performance and more.

Talking WooCommerce Products and Community Growth 01.08.2023

Today Marcus talks with his new co-host of Woo BizChat, Katie Keith, as she shares her Woo story and what you can expect from these two moving forward.

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